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SUNDAY December 28th through SATURDAY January 3rd, 2026

SUNDAY December 28th: I spent the entire day at home. I did not do much of anything. Andrea messaged me that she is still not feeling great, her cough has returned and she said she would not be going to church. Later on, Lori messaged me saying that there were hardly any people in church. Peggy called and we talked for a few minutes. They went to a TITANIC EXHIBIT in Schenectedy. She told me that HIGH WINDS are expected tomorrow afternoon here in Lockport. The only time I stepped out my front door was to take my trash and collectibles to the street. MONDAY: I got out of bed close to eight a.m. to find that both my trash and collectibles containers were tipped over. The trash truck was closeby and the guy turned my trash can upright and dumped it in the truck. I quickly got my boots and coat on and went out and took my collectible container out behind the house, there is plenty of room for the next two weeks, and then I started picking up the stuff that had blown out of other...
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SATURDAY, December 21st through SATURDAY December 27th, 2025

SATURDAY the 21st: When I woke up feeling lousy, I decided to try to make an appointment at WELLCARE, the local urgent care center on Transit. I made an appointment for one forty. I made CHEx MIX in the morning. I left early for my appointment and went to PANERA for a drink. There was a long line of people waiting to order so after a while, I grabbed a large cup and and got a drink at the self serve spot. Then I went to WELLCARE, where I had to wait a long time before going in. I was praying that I would not get the same male nurse that Andrea had, the one who does not touch or go near the patient. Anyways, the female PA said I have a sinus infection and called in a script to WalGreens. I figured it would not be ready for a while, and when I drove by Walgreens I saw about six cars waiting in the drive through lane. I texted Peg to tell her that I will not be in church tomorrow, and she called and asked me if I needed anything. She agreed to pick my antibiotic up. It was not ...
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SUNDAY DECEMBER 14th through SATURDAY December 20, 2025

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SUNDAY: I was getting ready for church when Andrea texted me and asked if I wanted to go to the WURLITZER BUILDING in North Tonawanda for a Christmas Market. I told her Lori and I were planning on going out to lunch after church, and she said Lori could come, too. I texted Lori and she said she wanted to go. I was going to ask Jan but she did not come to church, so I figure she does not feel well. After church, we headed to North Tonawanda. We decided to stop for lunch at the TIM HORTONS near the Wurlitzer Building. We had sandwiches and ate inside. Then we went to the Wurlitzer Building. It was FIVE DOLLARS entrance fee, but they gave the three of us the family rate of ten dollars, which I paid. We all enjoyed the craft show. Andrea purchased several items. Lori bought a couple of things and I purchased a mix to make DILL DIP. We decided to check out the "chocolate" side of the building. Lori wanted a drink and Andrea was thinking of getting something. I sa...
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FESTIVE FRUITCAKE (Kay Nenni's Recipe)

FESTIVE FRUIT CAKE 2 cups of water 2 tablespoons oil 2 eggs 2 boxes Pillsbury Quick Bread (NUT, Date or whatever you can find) 2 cups pecans or walnuts (halves or chopped) 2 cups raisins 2 cups candied fruit 1 cup cut-up candied pineapple (I substituted a cup of my homemade cranberry sauce Kay suggested adding a small jar of maraschino cherries chopped up but I didn't. 1.oven to 350°F. Grease and flour bottom and sides of 12-cup Bundt® or 10-inch tube pan. or two 8 x 4 pans. times for loaf pans, 8x4" 70-80 min., 9x5" 60-70 min.times for loaf pans, 8x4" 70-80 min., 9x5" 60-70 min. Loaf pans could probably work, also. In large bowl, combine water, oil and eggs; beat well. Add all remaining ingredients except corn syrup; stir with spoon until combined. Pour into greased and floured pan. 2 Bake at 350°F. for 70 o 75 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. NOTE: original online recipe calls for 80 minutes, bu...
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RED LOBSTER BAKED POTATOES

Red Lobster and especially their baked potatoes. I asked our waitress, jokingly, that I'd love their recipe. Without hesitation, she told me she was the one that baked them and wrote it down so...here it is. Baked Potatoes a la Red Lobster Style. Wash and dry potatoes Coat in melted butter or extra virgin olive oil Cover in kosher salt (and I mean COVER; not sprinkle) Preheat oven to 450F and bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until done. Covering steams them and doesn't bake them so do not cover. Remove excess salt before serving.
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Christmas Breakfast Ideas

Peggy, David and I are planning on going to MANDARIN in Niagara Falls, NY for Christmas dinner. About a week ago, she asked me for ideas for what to do on CHristmas day, and when I got an email from Mandarin, I got the idea and presented it to her. She asked David and once he found out that Katherine is busy on Christmas Day, he said YES. I must remember to call Mandarin tomorrow and make reservations. They open at three p.m. on holidays. However, I want to make sure that Becky has someplace to go and/or something to do for Christmas so I am thinking of having a CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST here at my house. I think I have decided on a breakfast casserole and a baked pancake and fresh fruit. I will even make coffee! CORNED BEEF BREAKFAST CASSEROLE 1 (14-ounce) can HORMEL® MARY KITCHEN® Corned Beef Hash 1 onion, chopped 8 eggs 1¼ cups milk 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard Pinch cayenne pepper 4 cups ½-inch bread cubes 1½ cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided Chopped parsley Directions H...
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SUNDAY, December 7th through Saturday December 13th, 2025

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Sunday: Before church, I went to Panera and got a drink and also to the DOLLAR TREE for napkins and tissues. Pastor Craig is in Israel so Jim Hood spoke and he did a good job. Unfortunately, I started a fit of coughing about ten minutes into the sermon and had to go out and sit in the foyer. I was able to watch and hear the rest of the sermon on a tv screen out there. Jim finished the sermon earlier than usual and I went down to the kitchen to help out with starting the SENIORS CHRISTMAS PARTY. I helped put tablecloths and other items on the tables. It was my job to watch the table with basket raffle items, but it was all set up and very little that I could do. Louise won the two glass candle holders that I gave to Peggy a while back. The rest of the party went well and the meal provided by the Koteks was very good. In the gift exchange I got a heated mask for dry eye, which I can use. It was James birthday and Cindi had made cupcakes to celebrate: When I got hom...
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